Vietnam’s foreign activities in recent years have produced many positive and noteworthy results. The country has consistently pursued a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification of international relations, while proactively advancing comprehensive and in-depth international integration.
During the 2023–2025 term, the participation of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission in Geneva at the UN Human Rights Council was guided by a consistent approach: constructive engagement, coherence, and keeping the council focused on practical solutions that improve people’s lives.
In Vietnam, this year’s World Human Rights Day (December 10) theme "Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials" is translated into inclusive development policies aimed at ensuring security, well-being, and opportunities for the 100 million people.
The United Nations General Assembly on October 14 (New York time) elected members of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026–2028 term, in which Vietnam was re-elected with 180 votes in favour, the highest in the Asia-Pacific group.
Vietnam’s re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2026-2028 term, with 180 votes, the highest among Asia-Pacific candidates competing for seats in this body, affirms the country’s rising international position and reputation, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang.
The United Nations General Assembly on October 14 (New York time) elected members of the UN Human Rights Council for the 2026–2028 term, in which Vietnam was re-elected with 180 votes in favour, the highest in the Asia-Pacific group.
Vietnam achieved the highest number of votes in the Asia-Pacific group, and is the only Asia-Pacific country that is a member of the UNHRC for the 2023-2025 term to be re-elected for the 2026-2028 term.
Regarding Vietnam’s candidacy for re-election to the UNHRC for the 2026-2028 term, Dung said Vietnam enters the election with a proactive, confident and responsible attitude, based on a solid foundation of the process of consistently implementing commitments to promote and protect human rights, both domestically and internationally.
Featuring more than 50 artistic photos, most of which were taken by Vietnam News Agency (VNA) photographers, the exhibition reflects the country’s strong and consistent commitment to promoting and protecting human rights globally through dialogue, cooperation, and mutual understanding.
During its 57th regular session on September 27, 2024, the United Nations Human Rights Council approved the outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)’s fourth cycle for Vietnam. Coinciding with this review cycle (2019-2023), Vietnam witnessed significant political events that have strategically shaped its development trajectory and solidified the foundation for ensuring human and citizens' rights, notably the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the elections of the 15th-tenure National Assembly (NA) and Government.
The Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), the World Trade Organisation, and other international organisations in Geneva held a ceremony on September 27 to mark Vietnam’s 79th National Day (September 2, 1945-2024).
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on September 27 adopted the outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)’s fourth cycle for Vietnam, as part of its 57th regular session.
Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), World Trade Organisation, and other international organisations in Geneva, has recently delivered a speech at a general debate on UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk’s Global Update on the human rights situation, held within the framework of the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council.
Vietnam wishes to diversify its partners, consolidate a peaceful and stable international environment conducive to its development, and contribute to peace and development in the world, said Ambassador Mai Phan Dung.
